The efficacy of interdental brushes on plaque and parameters of periodontal inflammation: a systematic review

摘要: Aim: The aim of the study was to asses effect use interdental brushes (IDB) in patients as an adjunct toothbrushing compared with alone or other oral hygiene devices on plaque and clinical parameters periodontal inflammation. Material methods: MEDLINE-PubMed Cochrane Central register controlled trials (CENTRAL) were searched through November 2007 identify appropriate studies. Clinical inflammation such plaque, gingivitis, bleeding pockets selected outcome variables. Results: Independent screening titles abstracts 218 116 papers resulted nine publications that met eligibility criteria. Mean values standard deviations collected by data extraction. Descriptive comparisons are presented for brushing woodsticks; meta-analyses also performed floss comparison. Conclusion: As brushing, IDB removes more dental than alone. Studies showed a positive significant difference using respect scores, scores probing pocket depth. majority studies index when floss.